Personal development is built through a network of friends that will be more or less developed according to the character of each person. This network influences our personality and our attitudes, which can be revitalized or, on the contrary, depreciated depending on the people who make up our entourage. The well-being of our mental health will depend in part on the relationships that we have built. Friends often correspond to our affinities and interests, and some have a more beneficial influence than others. A faithful friend will bring stability and comfort for as long as the friendship lasts, often over a long period. The childhood friend represents the link with the past, he helps to build one’s personality and allows evoking many common memories, whether they are good or bad. Even if the meetings are not frequent, the bond of friendship remains as strong as ever. A more intimate friend, different from the two previous ones, will allow you to confide in him or her and to listen with kindness to all the things you need to express, in the form of confidence or an outlet. A good-natured friend will be useful to find a good mood after difficult moments, or simply to spend pleasant moments with a friend who easily gives or restores a smile. Especially with these complicated moments that we live in, this pandemic, this virus COVID-19 and variants like the latest Omicron, a friend is important. Finally, an inspiring friend or role model will help to set goals and above all to find the resources to achieve them, and then to encourage to give the best of oneself and remotivate when necessary. The first quality of these friends is to be able to give their opinion and advice without judging.

It is rare that a single person can fulfill all the needs of friendship and it is up to each one to find the resources we need at the moment need to solicit them, whether it be from one person or several.